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Buenos AiresINTRODUCTION The capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires is the largest city in the nation with nearly 3 million inhabitants in the city proper. The city has a reputation for romance, intrigue, and style. HISTORY KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Electricity: 220V 50 Hz Climate: Hot and humid with relatively warm winters. Language: Spanish Currency: Argentina Pesos ATTRACTIONS EL OMBU DE ARECO: Constructed in 1880 by the Argentine general Pablo Ricchieri, El Ombú was solely a working estancia until 1992. LA BAMBA: A crimson-hued estancia that dates back to 1830, when it was a post house on the Camino Real (Royal Road) that connected Buenos Aires to Peru. MUSEO NACIONAL DE BELLAS ARTES: This amazing Museum is not only visibly impressive but is easily the best arts museum in the country. Originally opened in 1933 with 32 galleries and over 10,000 works, this amazing museum houses a collection of Argentinean art, drawings, and sculptures. Some of the more famous attractions within Buenos Aires include the Teatro Colon, the Buenos Aires Zoo, and the Buenos Aires Botanical gardens. 
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